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Post by Snoe on Nov 18, 2016 6:25:16 GMT
"Oh I didn't see you there, Welcome to Omni! I'm like so happy you came, on today's show we'll be testing out some of the local talent! Some diamonds in the rough! Now come with me and my team to discover the next great STAR!!! Omni search 2032!" Lollipop's face suddenly changed the moment the camera's were off "I swear I'm losing IQ points with that act... I'm not doing that again today I've enough now bring where are the hopefuls?" She was a different person in private though that didn't happen often, as a hero Darwin she had to keep up a certain way of acting, Nyoka was lucky enough that he didn't get many 'lines' or close-up, Jishaku was a military man and Moleculo was a simpleton method actor that never broke character... at any minute he'd be storming around ranting of justice! Today they were accepting auditions from Freaks and a few Swigs that wanted to be on TV. Omni had a reality TV show, they fought villains... actors and real ones... depended on how active real criminals were... and Vyde didn't deal with small timers... Something about too risky and plausibly lethal. Lollipop strut into the audition room "Aye Lady Reinhold how does the day find you?" Moleculo was standing there awaiting the next group of applicants. Him in his painfully bright outfit and glittering gold helmet, it was impossibly shiny! "The dragon Nyles sends his apologies... Tis unwell and shant be with us today, the Swordsman Uroe is seeing to security." Lollipop sighed painfully at the ye-olde speak... or poor attempts at it were almost headache worthy... BUT the fool was very powerful despite his 'quirks' and made for an excellent partner to her own powers. "Molly please how many times have I asked to tone it down." Lollipop raised and angry brow at the helmet wearing man. "Apologies milady I mustn't do such a thing I have vowed to never change and remain true to the call of Justice." And there was the pose. If he wasn't so damn powerful. "Fine fine, lets see the next set of applicants see if they have a chance." She really wished Nyoka was here, he was always so much better at this stuff... and was a good mediator between everyone. That's when she turned to see Nielo quietly sitting there only jumping out of her skin. "WHY DO YOU ALWAYS DO THAT!" Nielo quietly shrugged. "Terrance tends to distract people." She pointed out Moleculo's habit of gathering a ton of attention. Despite being a dork he was awfully popular with the young demographic. Nielo was dark mysterious and alluring, good for hitting wide demographic of her own. Jishaku was hired by the company unlike the rest, and Nyoka had been there from the beginning Lollipop's oldest friend and only real friend. "Fine just stop freaking me out... lets get this show on the road." Meanwhile out in the lobby Jishaku points out the next few applicants. "Hey you guys, you're up."
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Post by Envy on Nov 19, 2016 17:53:31 GMT
"Crap I'm going to be late" running as fast as he can Samuel opens up the doors to the audition room.
"Ello mates am I late for the sign ups?" Asks Samuel wiping a bit if sweat off of his forehead.
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Post by Lady-Lee on Nov 20, 2016 0:33:22 GMT
Alice felt herself trembling, unsure of what she was doing. She hated the spotlight, she hated having attention drawn to herself and she still had trouble interacting with groups. But her psychologist said to try getting out of her comfort zone, the health benefits that come with the job are a nice bonus.
Alice almost jumps out of her skin when she hears the door open behind her. Turning around she see's another person, surprisingly one of the very few people taller than herself. After her years in the army she learned how to tell someone was tough, this guy is tough. Upon hearing his question she answers as best she can, but being careful to keep the bandanna over her mouth.
"Still a few minutes I think. Least till they get to us."
It's right around this point Alice gets an tingle run up her spine, the feeling she always gets when someone dangerous enters the room. She looks up just in time to see Jishaku enter the room when he calls for them.
"Sign the application quick, time for us to go."
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Post by Snoe on Nov 20, 2016 3:38:14 GMT
Jishaku eyed the applicants "Ok, come this way." The cameras were off for the time being flicking a hand at the door opening it magnetically and then reached out for the applications these two were carrying. “Interesting.” He said reading over the applications, Jishaku was a military man through and through and right now he was looking over the combat applications of these two. It looked promising, but unfortunately his colleague, Ms. Reihold... Lollipop was the final say in these things and ratings seemed more important... as long as they weren’t soft in the head like Terran-Moleculo things shouldn’t be too bad. Where the hell was Nyoka?!
Shown in Lollipop sa back with her confident smirk, looking over her glasses at the two and Jishaku handed her the applications. “This one’s a front liner; tough, strong, how much we’ll have to put to the test.” Jishaku pointed at Samuel, Jishaku’s eyes light up a little at the second “This one will work perfectly in tune with me, metal manipulator.”
Lollipop nodded and read through the applications “Interesting, ol’ Magpie’s rarely ever this nice about new people.” Jishaku grit his teeth and death stared his boss who just countered with a ice-block counter gaze. “So Sammy, Alice what makes you think you can make it in this competition?” Did they know it was a competition? Ofcourse they knew every year Omni held live tryouts for the newest member of the group. Last years’ winner was Moleculo after all so anyone can make it if they have ther right stuff.
“This is off camera, we’ll set up a live taping later once we get a good baseline for you two, I want to know your honest reasons not the bullshit lines were going to give you once everything starts rolling.” Nielo quietly sighed as Lilean’s off camera personality... so bitter and jaded...Nyoka not being here certainly made things that much harder for everyone.
“Pardon milady, she’s simply worried for our ill comrade the great dragon Nyoka~!” Moleculo piped up, Lollipop turned on him and held a hand out, a small bubble forming in her palm and then shot toward Moleculo like a bullet... POP! It staggered Moleculo but the air around him shimmered in defense. Both had air based abilities making them quite a combination on the field.
“I AM NOT worried about Nyles he’s fine... he’s always fine.” She’d never tell anyone the truth “SO care to give me an answer newbies?”
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Post by Raz on Nov 20, 2016 4:34:42 GMT
The Irish man who'd been previously operating the camera sighed. "If you're gonna kill each other, at least tell me first. I swear you always start once the camera is off. How's a man supposed to make this entertaining if you save all the juicy bits for later?" He said with a theatrical sigh. He squinted at Moleculo for a moment before shaking his head. " I can't believe you're doing this again after getting king Arthur over here."
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Post by Lady-Lee on Nov 20, 2016 5:03:04 GMT
Alice took a moment to watch everyone in the room. While she didn't know any of them personally, they all had reputations for powerful abilities. She was happy to hear that she wasn't the only metal based Darwin, and was curious what comparisons she could gleam between her and this "Magpie". She grew up around magpie's her whole life, hopefully he'll be less infuriating than the bird.
So what makes her think she'll do well in this competition, and why is she here? Alice takes a moment to think about this, she then answers woman she believes to be in charge, "Lollipop" if the tabloids are to be believed.
"My likely hood of success is dependent on the skills of my opponents rather than myself, though I can say that I served four years in the Canadian Task Force Three. My unit was focused on anti-Darwin operations so I've learned a number of skills for fighting freaks and swigs. As for why I'm here is very simple, your company has a healthcare plan that far exceeds my veteran healthcare package."
While waiting for her companions answer she hears the Irishman speak to them mentioning them killing each other. While it wouldn't be the first time she killed someone (nor the hundredth) but she would like to avoid killing anyone now that she wasn't in the army. She also notes the man with the helmet, Moleculo. His reputation for carelessness reached even a shut-in like Alice, however his power is difficult to counter with her own power set. Not everybody is burn-proof.
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Post by Raz on Nov 20, 2016 5:12:10 GMT
"I don't know how we're going to put a dangerous spin on you. Even my editor is a bit at a loss. A Canadian soldier who's kill count is in the triple digits. Yet is from a country where everyone is notoriously nice. I got to ask, what were you killing up there? Maple syrup thieves?" He chuckled a bit at his own joke. "Hope you know how to work under camera surveillance. I do not envy you for that."
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Post by projectekertest33 on Nov 20, 2016 5:17:13 GMT
Weather Girl woke up in the waiting room and realized she must have fallen asleep and missed the call she quickly grabbed her lightning rods and burst into the next room yelling "I'm super super sorry I was asleep! Have I missed it?"
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Post by Lady-Lee on Nov 20, 2016 5:27:48 GMT
Alice feels a Twitch in her eye, while a moment of annoyance runs through her. Were it not for the fact she would be arrested, tried, and executed for treason for revealing classified info she would love to tell him where she served and who she fought. Alice take a minute though to calm down, Breath *in* *out*. Rather than let him get under skin she turn to him and lets her jacket slide from her shoulders, leaving her self in a muscle shirt and letting the hundreds of scars along her arms show.
"Let the editor make me however dangerous they want."
Noticing the new girl run in she feels a chill run down her spine when she feels static in the air. Alice has never done well with lightning, between the sound like cannons and the fact her powers use metals that make powerful conduits, it's a dangerous counter to her own abilities. This girl is one to look out for.
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Post by Raz on Nov 20, 2016 5:35:59 GMT
"Well, you passed that test without freaking out. That's good, now you may be thinking I'm just a pissy cameraman who thought he'd make joke at your expense, while you'd be correct, there is another reason behind it. Once the show airs, expect a lot of really annoying people like me harassing you with much worse than what I said." He tilted his head to the side as she removed her jacket. "Not bad, that will definitely gain you some fans if you make an entrance like that. The media love strong willed women."
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Post by Lady-Lee on Nov 20, 2016 5:53:47 GMT
Alice takes a moment to think about what the cameraman said, and eventually decides that his intent was probably make sure could take criticism. Rather then her previous annoyance she felt rather thankful, she feels as though she may be more prepared for more of this. As for the comment of her being a strong willed woman leaves her a little flustered, she's never seen herself as strong willed but felt thankful for what she thinks was a compliment. While she's still unsure of his intent she feels like she may be able to trust him, at least partially.
"I look forward to working with you."
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Post by Envy on Nov 20, 2016 6:15:45 GMT
"Well that great for me then!" Stretching another Samuel let's out a yawn. Bloodly hell this place looks like it costed an arm and leg for this room alone. His face in bewilderment and amazement he never seen so much cameras and lights in one room. The only thing he can compare to is that he was in that whacker Techint safe house.
I swear when I find out where he is and where he hid my cash he getting a one way to Mars. So that woman over there was a former digger is what she said it my ears aren't rusty.
Hearing the door opening again Samuel sees a woman holding what looks like a light rod. "G'Day to yeah sheila seems like you made it in a nit of a second before everything started up without yeah." So this sheila looks like she may have some powers dealing in element or something doubling in that field of powers.
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Post by projectekertest33 on Nov 20, 2016 6:20:43 GMT
Mary blinked at the man with the strange hat and... animal ears? It took her a few seconds to work out what he was saying (She hadn't been sure it was english at first).
"Um, yes thanks do you know who I should talk to?"
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Post by Snoe on Nov 20, 2016 6:21:15 GMT
Moleculo looked upon their camera man with a little disdain and crossed arms his eyes glowing until he heard the explanation "Such underhanded tactic Sir! Have you no chivalry!! Apologies that is not the way a man of honor should act." Lollipop rolls her eyes and rubs her temples... if only he wasn't so powerful.
"Well, he is right... Working with this group puts you front centre of the media either you keep quiet or act it up their is no middle ground, the media will spin their stories and we just feed the monster." Lilean speak bluntly, Nielo nod and agrees while Jishaku sits back watching carefully for threats.
"So grim Lilean, and here I thought no one could define the lovely Lollipop." That voice rang clear to the whole group and in walked the dragon Nyoka drifting in peacefully with a gentle smile, Lollipop's eyes widened happily for but a moment. Nyoka's health had her worried somedays but he was as well as ever. "These are the new contestants, well hello I'm Nyles O'Connoly or Nyoka I wish you the very best in the coming months I see a great deal of potential here."
Lilean turns her nose up "I don't know Nyoka, they might be worse than Moleculo!"
Moleculo was ready to speak but Nyoka raised a hand to stop, serving as the mediator to this crew Nyoka was the 'real' leader of this group although Lollipop held that image in the public eye "Terrance is not perfect but he is by far the most incorruptable icon I've met... Apologies I've interrupt the interview, do continue." Nyoka found his place at the table next to Lollipop whom look more relaxed already.
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Post by Envy on Nov 20, 2016 6:35:12 GMT
"From what I'm getting you would talk to Jishaku, Molecule, or Lollipop. I'm just waiting till they start things up around. Wait ah second where at my manners I'm Hybrid you would be ms?" Says Samuel as stretches out his arms.
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Post by projectekertest33 on Nov 20, 2016 13:09:33 GMT
"Duggan, Mary Duggan although I guess you'll mostly be calling me Weather Girl." She sheathes her rods and gives him a friendly smile before rushing over to the group of people who seem to be in charge. "Hi sorry I'm late I fell asleep in the waiting room and I don't think anyone noticed. I'm Weather Girl, I'm here for the competition."
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Post by Lady-Lee on Nov 20, 2016 16:04:57 GMT
Watching the new "weather girl" Alice got the feeling that while her powers, which seem to more than just lightning, may be powerful but this girl is likely a nice person. During her observation of Mary, Alice also takes a moment to watch Nyoka and learned quickly that among the people here he held immense respect and was more than likely on par with Lollipop, if not higher.
Sensing that her part of the interview was likely over Alice decides to make way for the others. She figures she may as well try speaking with Moleculo since he won last year.
"So you won before right? Any advice for the grunts?"
The moment she spoke and he looked her way she started to feel regret, he was the drama queen of the group and she forgot about it.
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Post by Snoe on Nov 22, 2016 8:45:29 GMT
Moleculo looked to the womans question with a squarejawed grin "Ah Maiden, if your heart is true and your abilities mighty it shall carry you to the end. Your fate lies with the people they shall judge your worthyness." It was an awkward answer but the best one may get from the delusional hero Moleculo.
Lollipop looked at the ones that introduced themselves tiredly... "Really, that's it?" Sighing at the poor introduction "Not really selling yourselves well... I wanna know why you wanna be with Omni!" Lolly stopped when Nyoka gave her a sort of look. "FINE lets put it to a test, we've a little test time to get you guys ready for the camera, a little holo trial." Those were common it'd be a holographic heroic situation, today was going to be foiling a bank robbery but first came the intros and interviews.
"K, time to get this going for totally 'realz'!" Lollipop was revving into her stage personality "You guys are ready for make up and costumes, our top of the line crew will get you fitted with starter kits for your debut test!"
Before long the new people were ushered away into the change rooms, handled as if they were manequins undressed made up and redressed without much input from them or even their permission.
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Post by projectekertest33 on Nov 22, 2016 17:10:12 GMT
Mary found herself being primped and prodded by a blur of different faces she was sat down, stood up and sat down again. They gave her a whirlwind make-over, styled her hair and then got her to change into a variety of different outfits before deciding to let her keep her sweater as it was 'thematically appropriate' though they did get her to change into a different pair of trousers which apparently fit better (they certainly felt a lot tighter). The finishing touch was a baby blue domino mask over her to give her that 'touch of mystery' before she was ejected back into the staging area still in shock.
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Post by Lady-Lee on Nov 22, 2016 17:44:10 GMT
Once Alice was dragged to make up she had to death tho three people before they gave up trying to squeeze her into a spandex suit, instead they settled with combat themed cargo pants (she filled the pockets with iron and copper dust) and a tight black muscle shirt, and while she hated it Alice eventually agreed to keep her mask off. The girl doing her makeup said it made her look fierce, she even touched up some of the scars to make them easier to see, Meanwhile Alice was starting to wonder why she was here again. Alice honestly considered getting up and leaving but she also knew her friend Aiko was excited to see this on TV, so Alice figured she'd try this out before she makes any decisions.
Alice left the make up room to find Mary had already finished and decided to wait for Hybrid with her.
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Post by projectekertest33 on Nov 22, 2016 18:34:06 GMT
Mary shifted awkwardly as the strong looking lady from earlier stood beside her looking even tougher now that the mask didn't cover her scars. "So were you military or..." Mary trailed off not sure whether it was insensitive to ask about this kind of stuff. She could speak five languages but often found conversation awkward (possibly due to the fact that she'd spent her life moving around Europe and so never really had time to get to know people well) which people had always assured her was 'adorable' but she wasn't so sure and especially with the make-up, mask and super tight trousers she was way out of her comfort zone, she normally just went around in her favorite sweater and whatever else she'd thrown on that morning. Mary gripped her lightning rods tightly, they'd been a present from her fencing instructor on the day she managed to beat him in their last training session in London a couple of years ago and she'd spent a lot of time learning how to use them well.
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Post by Lady-Lee on Nov 22, 2016 20:29:17 GMT
Looking down at Mary, Alice began to get worried, she really hoped that her scars didn't creep the girl out too much. When Mary asked her question Alice quickly answered, not really concerned, better she ask about job history than the scars origins.
"Yeah, I served for four years. So, what did you do before this?"
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Post by projectekertest33 on Nov 22, 2016 20:58:21 GMT
"I used to travel around a lot with my mum, she was a translator, I tried following in her footsteps but turns out companies aren't too keen on employing people who fall asleep during meetings." Mary let out a long sigh and rubbed the back of her neck in embarrassment. "The only thing that ever really managed to keep me awake was fencing, probably due to the adrenaline so I decided to try and make a living off using my skills and powers, I even got a masters in meteorology so I could put them to full effect and now I'm here." She smiles at Alice shyly "I'm probably not as good as you but don't count me out yet."
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Post by Lady-Lee on Nov 22, 2016 21:25:36 GMT
Alice nods to Mary, knowing full well how hard it was to get work when you're very different (whether it's narcolepsy or an unsettling appearance). She also couldn't stand seeing Mary so concerned.
"Don't worry about it, talent has a tendency to beat experience. By the way, if it helps you can have this."
Reaching into her pockets Alice takes some iron dust from her pockets and begins to have it join together into a solid object. After about a minute she shapes it into a french rapier which she hands to Mary.
"It helps sometimes to have something familiar close by."
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Post by projectekertest33 on Nov 22, 2016 21:37:03 GMT
Mary stares at the sword in wonder and gingerly takes it from Alice (hoping it won't just turn back into powder). "Thank you so much, I love my lightning rods but they just aren't the same." She says giving Alice a brilliant sunny grin. She starts to run through some fencing drills and where before her eyes had been filled with confusion and amazement they now seemed calm and focused as she sparred with an invisible foe. "By the way" she said stopping midway though a thrust "What happened to that nice Australian man? I saw them take him into the men's changing rooms but they're taking a very long time with him."
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Post by Envy on Nov 23, 2016 3:06:02 GMT
"Man I really hope for today to be a ripper! Hopefully this will turn out good for us and so actually get a shot on telly! So who here pumped to be here?" Says Sam trying to pass on the time and talk to others that arrived to the tryouts.
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Post by Lady-Lee on Nov 23, 2016 3:50:38 GMT
Turning to Sam as he approaches Alice gives a quick shrug.
"I've never been one for TV but this should still be interesting."
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Post by Snoe on Nov 23, 2016 16:07:13 GMT
Lolliop stood at the ready with microphone in hand ready for the crew to give her the go ahead. The recruits were all styled and clean ready for the show, the technicians had made the last preparations and the MOCAP actors were in ful control of the holographic bank robbers. IT was all a very smooth operation. In the back Nyoka had brought the newbies to the entrance and gave them the low down on the competition.
“Lilean will be callinng your name, you don’t need to talk much just say hi to the crowd say your name and where your from then take your place. The arena will show you where to stand before the action starts, listen closely to Lilean and you’ll do fine.” Nyoka had compressed everything quite well and then pulled up the irish Cameraman to his side “This will be your personal camera guy, more often than not even on real missions you’ll have one of these fools or several tailing you either on foot or with controlled drones, the drones are hard to miss but try to ignore them unless you’re going for the whole ‘idol’ thing like Lilean or Moleculo... posing for the camera and all that.”
Jishaku came up next and one by one strapped each of them with a collar and connected earpiece “These are military issue comms units, press here then speak quietly if you’ve something to say to your colleagues you’re on your own after that... also you can team upp or try to take the hostage takers solo decide now and when you’re name’s called indicate if and who your partner is, got it?” Magpie didn’t say much else and gave Nyoka a thumbs up who then readied to open the main gate.
Lilean on the mic she was given the go and flashed that million dollar smile “Hi-lo ladies and Darwins!! Welcome to Omni Search 2032!!! Today we’re like coming to you with the first round of competition, todays challenge is going to be a foied hiest! Oh no what will our heros like do?! They’ve taken like hostage and have the money packed and ready to run, it will be up to ou contestants to decide between valour or glory, will they go it alone and risk losing points!” Lilean posed for the cameras while speaking being the idol people loved to ogle.
“Just like remember my lovely contestants, you’ll be scored on hostages lost, bad guys captured and time, you can double your points by going solo but becareful!” Lilean called the contestants one by one and had them lined up “Like Let go aphabetical darlings! Allllliiiiiccceee you’re up to the plate, you’ve got four robbers six hostages and half an hour! So you going alone or are you ready to nominate your fellows and share the spoils?” There was the strategy of it all, team up and raise your teammates with you or risk taking all the glory... Moleculo had done everything by himself and quite well to be honest so this was going to be interesting to see what these kids did.
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Post by Lady-Lee on Nov 23, 2016 22:05:21 GMT
Alice looked over the others and considered her choice carefully, both of these two could be very helpful but could also cause issues depending on how well they work in groups. Alice had preformed this exact mission in the real world on several occasions but had always had her squad with her, the same squad she had for almost all four years of service and a group that new every detail about each others powers. Now she had to work with a new group, an unknown location, and she knew cameras were on her the whole time, this is a real test of Alice's resolve. Turning back to the others Alice gives one last thought.
"I'm able to do this alone but if any of you want to come with me I'd accept happily, but I'll need better details on your powers and how they might help here."
Alice gave the two a look, saying they need to choose quick. She's on the clock after all.
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Post by projectekertest33 on Nov 23, 2016 22:15:16 GMT
"I'm happy to help!" Said Mary with a smile "I can control temperature, humidity and electrostatic energy, basically the weather. I can super heat or cool my rods and if I'm outside I can cause small lightning strikes though it takes some time to set up. As you've seen I'm also not half-bad at fencing." She gives a worried frown "Don't feel you have to though I'd understand if you wanted to go for all the points or with Samuel."
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